Description

5 Riz 5 mg Tablet is a very effective and potent medication to treat year-round allergic symptoms associated with rhinitis and utricaria. Seasonal allergies that cause a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing or skin itching and hives can also be effectively treated with this medicine.

Uses of 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Allergic Rhinitis

5 Riz 5 mg Tablet is used to treat the symptoms associated with seasonal and long-term rhinitis.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate

Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

Is it habit forming?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to levocetirizine.

Kidney Disease

5 Riz 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with end-stage kidney disease and creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. It is not recommended for use in children below 12 years with an impaired kidney function.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

Description

- Taking 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet with alcohol can cause an increase in the side effects on the brain. Dizziness, difficulty in concentrating and impairment in thinking and judgment can occur in such cases.

Instructions

- Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Food interactions

Lab interactions

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

CNS Depression

- 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet may cause mild to moderate CNS depression resulting in sleepiness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience these side effects during treatment with this medicine.

Alcohol

- 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use by patients who consume alcohol on a regular basis due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Other Medicines

- 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of sleepiness and impaired thinking when taken with medicines that are sedatives or tranquilizers. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet.

Elderly population

- This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Infants

- 5 Riz 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 months of age. Safety and effectiveness of this medicine are not clinically established for such patients.

Urinary retention

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with spinal cord lesions or prostatic hyperplasia since it may increase the risk of urinary retention.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works

5 Riz 5 mg Tablet works by blocking the action of a natural substance produced by the body called histamine which is responsible for causing allergic symptoms.

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We’ve made all possible efforts to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, however, it should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Practo only provides reference source for common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. The absence of a warning for any drug or combination thereof, should not be assumed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Practo does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided above. If you have any doubts about your medication then we strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider. See detailed T&Chere.